At GCHQ, we work closely with other intelligence agencies to keep the
nation safe. We work against unique, complex threats – everything from
cyber-attacks and espionage, to terror plots and serious organised
crime. It means your work will be incredibly interesting, and unlike
anything you’ll find anywhere else. On our Student Scheme for
Technologists (SST), you’ll grow your technology skills and help to keep
our nation safe.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of our Technology areas for
a paid 11-week summer placement or a year in industry placement.
Learning through valuable, hands-on experience, you’ll work on real-life
projects to safeguard national security. With opportunities in areas
from Computer Network Operations to Research and Engineering, there’s a
huge range of roles and scope for people from all walks of life.
Whatever your role, you’ll be supporting our cyber capabilities
alongside the country’s finest minds. It’s a fascinating and rewarding
insight into a highly innovative world.

You’ll keep up with ever-evolving technologies that will have a positive
impact on our work. You should be a natural problem solver who can cope
with complex coding and internet communications protocols. Up-to-speed
with programming for different operating systems, you’ll be studying a
STEM subject (or a Joint Honours degree) and on track for at least a
2:2. You should be set to graduate in either 2020 or 2021.

Join us in a supportive, collaborative environment where there’s the
scope to do things that aren’t possible elsewhere.

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Employer: GCHQ

GCHQ - the Government Communications Headquarters - works in association
with MI5 and MI6 to make up the UK's National Intelligence Machinery. Our
operations relate to national security matters, the prevention and
detection of serious crime and the UK's economic well-being. GCHQ relies
on the latest technologies to intercept vital information which is decoded
for delivery to branches of the military or government to help inform on
foreign policy and affairs. GCHQ also works to protect and secure
information on Government IT and communication systems from hackers and
other threats. This work is carried out by CESG, a specialist organisation
within GCHQ and the National Technical Authority for Information Assurance.